The most-reported S80 run is YV1TS94D4Y1 (2000 builds) with 19 complaints, 6.1× the typical run. Vehicle speed control problems make up 25% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 10.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for S80 model years 1999–2016.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo S80 has 255 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every S80 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YV1TS94D4Y1•••••• | 2000 | 2 | 1 | |
| YV1TS94D6Y1•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| YV1TS94D1Y1•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| YV1TS94D7Y1•••••• | 2000 | 2 | — | |
| YV1TS90D5Y1•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| YV1TS94D8Y1•••••• | 2000 | — | 1 | |
| YV1TS94D5Y1•••••• | 2000 | 1 | 2 | |
| YV1TS94D0Y1•••••• | 2000 | 2 | — | |
| YV1TS90D9Y1•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| YV1TS90D2Y1•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| YV1TS90D3Y1•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| YV1TS90D7Y1•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 243 S80 runs has 11 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 27 S80 VINs so far, most often 2010, 2007, 2009 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volvo S80 the gap between build years is 10.2×: a 2000 car draws 10.2 complaints per run, a 2006 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | — | |
| 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 | — | |
| 2012 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 24 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 15 | 10 | — | |
| 2008 | 20 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 23 | 17 | — | |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 12 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 43 | 28 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 21 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 35 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 135 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2000 | 266 | 26 | 13 | |
| 1999 | 153 | 27 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 2000 at 10.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Volvo S80 owners report: Vehicle Speed Control, 199 of 788 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3 | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2 | |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Suspension | 5 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 28 recall campaigns on the Volvo S80; the 6 below cover build years 1999 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 10V566000 | Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) | 2000–2010 |
| 20V378000 | Seat Belts:front | 2007–2016 |
| 07E023000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1999–2006 |
| 21V766000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2001–2006 |
| 09V483000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2001–2005 |
| 10V335000 | Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2007–2010 |
10V566000 was opened in 2010 on cars built from 2000: 10 years on the road before the recall.
The S80 against its rivals
The S80 draws 3.1 complaints per production run; the Chrysler 200 6.7, the Dodge Dart 7.8 and the Dodge Avenger 4.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S80 | 788 | 255 | 4.8% | |
| Chrysler 200 | 3,816 | 567 | 4.8% | |
| Dodge Dart | 2,143 | 276 | 5.8% | |
| Dodge Avenger | 2,659 | 550 | 6.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 788 reports on the Volvo S80, 4.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Volvo S80 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 788 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 38 (4.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 18 (2.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volvo S80 share of that is 788 complaints over 255 runs, 0.07% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volvo S80 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 788 NHTSA complaints from 255 S80 runs and 28 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which S80 production run has the most complaints?
YV1TS94D4Y1, a 2000 build, with 19 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical S80 run has 3.1.
Which S80 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 10.2 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 1.
Does the S80 get more complaints than the Chrysler 200?
No: 3.1 complaints per production run for the S80 against 6.7 for the Chrysler 200.
How many S80 complaints involve a crash?
4.8% of 788 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 18 involved a fire.
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